MORCONI, the ultimate CW interface.

K1UO Larry

Purchased the entire unit from Max for use with the Flex, small, simple and very effective fix to my remote cw keying of the 6600. Works as good or better than the RemoteRig lashup I had for years and takes up little to NO space.

WOW..  What a nice unit you made Max!!  I bought the SD card holder this AM and changed the micro chip programming to the local IP of the radio and Iambic keying and VIOLA! Love the built in keyer and speed control and came in very handy during the weekends cw contest.

I had a little trouble updating to the latest firmware but come to find out it wasn't the uni it was a corrupted HEX file. Max sent me a known good copy via email and I was updated in minutes from there. Thanks Max, you have been very responsive to my questions.

N5NHJ

A new release of the *MORCONI-FLEX* system is now available for download:

MORCONI-FLEX FIRMWARE 1.5

Updated documentation and release notes are also available.

MORCONI-FLEX 1.5 RELEASE NOTES

This firmware update includes the following improvements:

- Send a "C" instead of a "K" when radio and SmartSDR are connected.
- Send a "D" if the radio or SmartSDR disconnects.
- Changes in the ReadRadio routine to be more responsive and to avoid the radio deadlock and some hesitation while using CWX. (K9SO/G4IRN)
- The speed control is now read only before sending an element, should improve the keying responsiveness.
- Added Ultimatic emulation. (LB6B)

I really need some feedback on the different emulations.
Implementing the different timing logic is not simple and prone to errors.

73, Max

N5NHJ

A Good Ham Radio Operator, Just Before Christmas

The OM:
Santa, my MORCONI system is finally up and running!
I can send CW with my favorite key, whether it’s my trusty bug, my electronic keyer, or even using MORCONI’s built-in keyer. I’ve even got options for different timing logics like CMOS SuperKeyer and Ultimatic.
But… I’m still missing something.

Santa:
Ho, ho, ho! Tell me, what’s missing? Maybe I’ve got just the thing in my sack.

The OM:
I need a way to connect my MORCONI directly to my logging or contesting program to send CW—without using a Winkeyer.

Santa:
Ho, ho, ho! Well, you’re in luck this year!
MORCONI 1.6 has exactly what you’re asking for. With this new update, you can transmit CW directly from your logging program over the RTS or DTR serial line—no Winkeyer required.

The OM:
That’s perfect! Thank you, Santa!

Narrator:
And so, with MORCONI 1.6 under the tree, everyone was happy. The OM could enjoy flawless CW, Santa could take a well-earned rest, and Christmas cheer filled the airwaves.

MORCONI-FLEX download:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/sad97h5ts9nhhf2z7eqij/MORCONI-FLEX.zip?rlkey=8tk903xyksd3x7c3k4916lj2v&dl=0

MORCONI-ALLRIGS download:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o5ljo7ayz0x1xjuufwmgk/MORCONI-ALLRIGS.zip?rlkey=3xcnf1936wusjud2k5myl98zk&dl=0

Season greetings de Max, N5NHJ

K9SO

MORCONI IS COMPLETE!

This really works well. Version 1.6 interfaces with all the major programs like N1MM and N3FJP using RTS and / or DTR modes. I built mine into a Winkeyer because I didn't want to lose those Winkeyer interfaces. I was premature. I don't need the Winkeyer any more. MORCONI is a complete CW solution now.

Such a Happy Christmas present from Santa Max

Fred, K9SO

K1UO Larry

Hi Max.. dont know what I did on the attempt to update to V1.6 but now maybe between versions. The keyer is working, but I can't key the 6400 anymore? v1.5 was working perfectly but I cant even seem to get back to that. I try to copy old files back onto the SD card but I keep getting "not all properties can be copied over" is this normal. I forget.

I still get the "K" at startup and cw sidetone but no ptt happening. Anyone got a hint as to what **** thing I did wrong. Yes I self induce these messes!

As a reference: Just what files should be showing up on the SD card? I see teensy, Morconi CFG. Morconi-Flex.ino.hex. All dated 11/24 at this point (V1.5).

[HAH…. Never Mind. I just had to restart the Radio! DUH.]

N5NHJ

Hi Larry,

The SD card should just have MORCONI.CFG, which is the configuration file.

To update the firmware, you just want to connect MORCONI to your computer and run teensy.exe.

File/open load the new firmware. If needed, push the white button on the Teensy board (your unit has a small hole, do not need to open the box).

I'm sending the firmware to your mail, call me if you need more help.

Max

N5NHJ

Also, if you are getting the "K" or the "C" (it depends on the firmware version) it means MORCONI connects to the radio successfully. Make sure the radio is in CW and break in is enabled.

K9SO

Also Larry, if you're using v.1.6, you should be hearing a "C" when connecting and a "D" when disconnecting. Sent at 40 wpm so be ready for it :-)

Fred

K9SO

WX7Y

Larry, did you put your Radio IP address and other settings in the Morconi.cfg file that you have on the SD Card. If you haven't edited it this is why your not connecting to your Radio.

73

Bret / WX7Y

N5NHJ

Looks like everything is working for Larry, he just needed to reboot the radio!

Birton_N6UG

Bought the compete Morconi from Max. Max is easy to work with and delivered the completed product quickly!

After making a couple of local changes in the Config file the unit was up and running with my Windows SmartSDR station on 6600.

The Morconi is paired with a paddle, powered speaker and Wifi dongle. See attached images.

Thank you Max!

Birton / N6UG

N5NHJ

Hi Birton,

Your WiFi dongle solution is interesting, let us know if you see disconnection or any network-related issue.

Enjoy CW,

73, Max

K9SO

MORCONI: not just another keyer.

I thought I'd add some scale to the pictures because it can be made very small too. This version is less than 1/2 the size of a Winkeyer. It now interfaces to 3rd party software now too. A great home or travel keyer that directly connects to the Flex via LAN or WAN without any further interface.

All the parts fit inside a Winkeyer, too as in this earlier version that keeps all the original Winkeyer functionality: